The 2007 Canadian International Autoshow
Photo: Courtesy of the Canadian International Auto Show
1. The Canadian National Exhibition
Midway rides, shows, games, food, and agricultural displays make this event the largest annual fair in Canada. More than 1.2 million people mark the end of summer with a trip to the C.N.E., running August 15 to September 1 this year at Exhibition Place. The closing attraction—a Labour Day weekend tradition—is the air show featuring the renowned precision flying team the Snowbirds. 2. Canadian International Autoshow
It takes 275 tractor-trailers to deliver display materials to the Rogers Centre and the Metro Toronto Convention Centre for this annual show, which took place this year from February 15 to 24. With 1,000 vehicles and related exhibits covering 850,000 square feet and attendance in excess of 300,000, the show is the largest internationally sanctioned auto show in North America.
3. National Home Show
With more than 700 home and garden exhibitors showcasing their wares under one roof, the National is sure to generate design ideas for homeowners. About 160,000 people attend the show, the largest home show in Canada. The show ran April 4 to 13 at the Direct Energy Centre.
4. Royal Agricultural Winter Fair and Royal Horse Show
The country comes to the city for the 86th annual fair, taking place November 7 to 16. The Royal offers an interactive farming experience for urban and suburban dwellers, who can view a series of agricultural, horticultural, equestrian, and canine events. The fair—held at the Direct Energy Centre and the Ricoh Coliseum—also showcases the latest advances in agricultural technology, science, and research.
5. Toronto Sportsmen's Show
This annual show reels in more than 125,000 visitors. In 2008, 450 exhibitors featured boats, tents, backpacking materials, hunting products, ATVs, and firearms at the Direct Energy Centre from March 12 to 16. Experts in sportsmanship revealed tricks of the trade with demonstrations and seminars.
6. Toronto International Boat Show
More than 1,500 boats and 92,000 visitors dropped anchor at the Direct Energy Centre from January 12 to 20 for the boat show’s 50th anniversary. Each year, dreamers and buyers can compare prices and gain expert tips in the fields of boating, fishing, and wakeboarding.
7. Canadian Gift and Tableware Association Gift Show
Helping to fuel the $6 billion gift industry is this popular show, which took place January 27 to 31 at the International Centre and the Toronto Congress Centre. The show—spread over one million square feet—features 1,100 exhibitors displaying new giftware and products from around the world. More than 22,000 retail buyers attend the annual show.
8. Cottage Life Show
Anyone who has traveled Highway 400 on a warm Friday afternoon knows that thousands of city dwellers head north to cottage country every weekend. This show, held in the spring and fall, aims to provide those cottagers with everything they’ll need for their lakeside retreats. The show features 475 cottage-related exhibits offering information on such topics as real estate, boating, and alternative energy. The spring show, which is substantially larger and attracts more than 35,000 people, ran from March 28 to 30 at the International Centre. The fall show takes place November 7 to 9 this year.
9. One of a Kind Show and Sale
Gourmet food, art, fashion, toys, and crafts created by more than 800 artisans from across the country are up for sale at this biannual show, which ran March 20 to 24 in the spring and will take place again November 27 to December 7 at the Direct Energy Centre. Attendees can take a break from shopping to check out one of the many arts and craft classes or sit and watch a fashion show.
10. Canadian Home Furnishings Market
More than 400 manufacturers and distributors launched new product lines at this highly anticipated show, which took place from January 12 to 15 at the International Centre. About 10,000 buyers visited the displays showcasing bedding, upholstered furniture, lamps, and decorative accessories.
Midway rides, shows, games, food, and agricultural displays make this event the largest annual fair in Canada. More than 1.2 million people mark the end of summer with a trip to the C.N.E., running August 15 to September 1 this year at Exhibition Place. The closing attraction—a Labour Day weekend tradition—is the air show featuring the renowned precision flying team the Snowbirds. 2. Canadian International Autoshow
It takes 275 tractor-trailers to deliver display materials to the Rogers Centre and the Metro Toronto Convention Centre for this annual show, which took place this year from February 15 to 24. With 1,000 vehicles and related exhibits covering 850,000 square feet and attendance in excess of 300,000, the show is the largest internationally sanctioned auto show in North America.
3. National Home Show
With more than 700 home and garden exhibitors showcasing their wares under one roof, the National is sure to generate design ideas for homeowners. About 160,000 people attend the show, the largest home show in Canada. The show ran April 4 to 13 at the Direct Energy Centre.
4. Royal Agricultural Winter Fair and Royal Horse Show
The country comes to the city for the 86th annual fair, taking place November 7 to 16. The Royal offers an interactive farming experience for urban and suburban dwellers, who can view a series of agricultural, horticultural, equestrian, and canine events. The fair—held at the Direct Energy Centre and the Ricoh Coliseum—also showcases the latest advances in agricultural technology, science, and research.
5. Toronto Sportsmen's Show
This annual show reels in more than 125,000 visitors. In 2008, 450 exhibitors featured boats, tents, backpacking materials, hunting products, ATVs, and firearms at the Direct Energy Centre from March 12 to 16. Experts in sportsmanship revealed tricks of the trade with demonstrations and seminars.
6. Toronto International Boat Show
More than 1,500 boats and 92,000 visitors dropped anchor at the Direct Energy Centre from January 12 to 20 for the boat show’s 50th anniversary. Each year, dreamers and buyers can compare prices and gain expert tips in the fields of boating, fishing, and wakeboarding.
7. Canadian Gift and Tableware Association Gift Show
Helping to fuel the $6 billion gift industry is this popular show, which took place January 27 to 31 at the International Centre and the Toronto Congress Centre. The show—spread over one million square feet—features 1,100 exhibitors displaying new giftware and products from around the world. More than 22,000 retail buyers attend the annual show.
8. Cottage Life Show
Anyone who has traveled Highway 400 on a warm Friday afternoon knows that thousands of city dwellers head north to cottage country every weekend. This show, held in the spring and fall, aims to provide those cottagers with everything they’ll need for their lakeside retreats. The show features 475 cottage-related exhibits offering information on such topics as real estate, boating, and alternative energy. The spring show, which is substantially larger and attracts more than 35,000 people, ran from March 28 to 30 at the International Centre. The fall show takes place November 7 to 9 this year.
9. One of a Kind Show and Sale
Gourmet food, art, fashion, toys, and crafts created by more than 800 artisans from across the country are up for sale at this biannual show, which ran March 20 to 24 in the spring and will take place again November 27 to December 7 at the Direct Energy Centre. Attendees can take a break from shopping to check out one of the many arts and craft classes or sit and watch a fashion show.
10. Canadian Home Furnishings Market
More than 400 manufacturers and distributors launched new product lines at this highly anticipated show, which took place from January 12 to 15 at the International Centre. About 10,000 buyers visited the displays showcasing bedding, upholstered furniture, lamps, and decorative accessories.
